petasus

[ pet-uh-suhs ]

noun

, plural pet·a·sus·es.

1. a broad-brimmed hat worn by ancient Greek travelers and hunters, often represented in art as a winged hat worn by Hermes or Mercury.

petasus

/ -ˌsɒs; ˈpɛtəsəs; ˈpɛtəsəs /

noun

1. a broad-brimmed hat worn by the ancient Greeks, such as one with wings on either side as traditionally worn by Mercury

Word History and Origins

Origin of petasus¹

1590–1600; < Latin < Greek pétasos, akin to petannýnai to spread out

Word History and Origins

Origin of petasus¹

C16: via Latin from Greek petasos

Example Sentences

As these sandals did not seem quite sufficient, however, the gods added the winged cap, Petasus, to the winged shoes.

From Project Gutenberg

Petasus, pet′a-sus, n. a low broad-brimmed hat worn by heralds, &c., characteristic of Hermes.

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And one of them had a petasus and a golden caduceus, and the other had a trumpet.

From Project Gutenberg

He was presented by the King of Heaven with a winged cap, called petasus, and with wings for his feet, called talaria.

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Of motion is often born inspiration—Hermes, god of oratory, is represented with petasus and talaria—and I am enjoying motion.

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